Question 1

The median of the numbers 46, 20, 20, 50, and 24 is 20.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The most widely read portions of a report are generally the sections devoted to

Accepted Answer

A)  the table of contents and introduction. 
B)  conclusions and recommendations. 
C)  the executive summary and letter of transmittal. 
D)  the appendixes and bibliography. 
A)  the table of contents and introduction. 
B)  conclusions and recommendations. 
C)  the executive summary and letter of transmittal. 
D)  the appendixes and bibliography.

Question 3

Periodic reports are written at irregular intervals when requested by management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Jackie wants to compare managers' opinions of the company's benefits package to the classified staff's opinions.Jackie should cross-tabulate her data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Examples of talking report headings include Introduction, Background, Findings, and Conclusions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Annette has been asked to determine whether employees should be allowed to select the fringe benefits they want from a menu of choices.Annette should write a yardstick report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

At the end of the semester, you are reviewing your test grades, which are as follows:
   
You want to describe your test scores using the statistical measurements mean, median, mode, and range.First, define each of these terms; then calculate these figures using the data provided.

Accepted Answer

Student must properly define these stati

Question 8

Another word for mean is "average."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following are examples of periodic (activity)reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sales, accounts payable, and personnel reports 
B)  Trip, convention, and conference reports 
C)  Investigative reports 
D)  Justification/recommendation reports 
A)  Sales, accounts payable, and personnel reports 
B)  Trip, convention, and conference reports 
C)  Investigative reports 
D)  Justification/recommendation reports

Question 10

Informational reports are usually organized using the direct pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Apparent correlations present researchers with possible solutions to be explored.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

By condensing data you have collected into meaningful terms using various statistical techniques, you are more likely to be able to draw valid conclusions and make reasoned recommendations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

During his research, Brett notices that employees who dress professionally in the workplace have higher productivity figures.Brett has identified a possible

Accepted Answer

A)  correlation. 
B)  standard deviation. 
C)  average. 
D)  tabulation. 
A)  correlation. 
B)  standard deviation. 
C)  average. 
D)  tabulation.

Question 14

____________________ and interim reports describe the status of continuing projects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ and interim reports describe the status...

Question 15

Good report introductions let readers know the purpose of the report, the significance of the topic, and the main points to be covered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Report recommendations should use command language such as Begin using social network sites to market our products and services to customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following headings does not belong with the others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increasing Employee Productivity 
B)  Recruiting High-Quality Job Applicants 
C)  Prevent Identify Theft 
D)  Improving Employee Morale 
A)  Increasing Employee Productivity 
B)  Recruiting High-Quality Job Applicants 
C)  Prevent Identify Theft 
D)  Improving Employee Morale

Question 18

Andrew must recommend to his reluctant boss that the company allow employees to work a compressed workweek.Andrew's justification/recommendation report on this sensitive topic should be organized directly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

You are writing a report in which you will recommend that your department adopt a four-day workweek.You know that your supervisor will be most interested in the conclusions and recommendations sections of your report.First, explain the difference between a conclusion and a recommendation.Then write one conclusion and one recommendation that you could include in your report.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary.
Conclusions:

Question 20

Numerical data from questionnaires or interviews are usually summarized using systematic columns and rows in a

Accepted Answer

A)  pie chart. 
B)  table. 
C)  bar chart. 
D)  flowchart. 
A)  pie chart. 
B)  table. 
C)  bar chart. 
D)  flowchart.

The median of the numbers 46, 20, 20, 50, and 24 is 20.

The most widely read portions of a report are generally the sections devoted to

Periodic reports are written at irregular intervals when requested by management.

Jackie wants to compare managers' opinions of the company's benefits package to the classified staff's opinions.Jackie should cross-tabulate her data.

Examples of talking report headings include Introduction, Background, Findings, and Conclusions.

Annette has been asked to determine whether employees should be allowed to select the fringe benefits they want from a menu of choices.Annette should write a yardstick report.

At the end of the semester, you are reviewing your test grades, which are as follows: You want to describe your test scores using the statistical measurements mean, median, mode, and range.First, define each of these terms; then calculate these figures using the data provided.

Another word for mean is "average."

Which of the following are examples of periodic (activity)reports?

Informational reports are usually organized using the direct pattern.

Apparent correlations present researchers with possible solutions to be explored.

By condensing data you have collected into meaningful terms using various statistical techniques, you are more likely to be able to draw valid conclusions and make reasoned recommendations.

During his research, Brett notices that employees who dress professionally in the workplace have higher productivity figures.Brett has identified a possible

____________________ and interim reports describe the status of continuing projects.

Good report introductions let readers know the purpose of the report, the significance of the topic, and the main points to be covered.

Report recommendations should use command language such as Begin using social network sites to market our products and services to customers.

Which of the following headings does not belong with the others?

Andrew must recommend to his reluctant boss that the company allow employees to work a compressed workweek.Andrew's justification/recommendation report on this sensitive topic should be organized directly.

Numerical data from questionnaires or interviews are usually summarized using systematic columns and rows in a

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Exam 12: Informal Business Reports

The median of the numbers 46, 20, 20, 50, and 24 is 20.

The most widely read portions of a report are generally the sections devoted to

Periodic reports are written at irregular intervals when requested by management.

Jackie wants to compare managers' opinions of the company's benefits package to the classified staff's opinions.Jackie should cross-tabulate her data.

Examples of talking report headings include Introduction, Background, Findings, and Conclusions.

Annette has been asked to determine whether employees should be allowed to select the fringe benefits they want from a menu of choices.Annette should write a yardstick report.

At the end of the semester, you are reviewing your test grades, which are as follows: You want to describe your test scores using the statistical measurements mean, median, mode, and range.First, define each of these terms; then calculate these figures using the data provided.

Another word for mean is "average."

Which of the following are examples of periodic (activity)reports?

Informational reports are usually organized using the direct pattern.

Apparent correlations present researchers with possible solutions to be explored.

By condensing data you have collected into meaningful terms using various statistical techniques, you are more likely to be able to draw valid conclusions and make reasoned recommendations.

During his research, Brett notices that employees who dress professionally in the workplace have higher productivity figures.Brett has identified a possible

____________________ and interim reports describe the status of continuing projects.

Good report introductions let readers know the purpose of the report, the significance of the topic, and the main points to be covered.

Report recommendations should use command language such as Begin using social network sites to market our products and services to customers.

Which of the following headings does not belong with the others?

Andrew must recommend to his reluctant boss that the company allow employees to work a compressed workweek.Andrew's justification/recommendation report on this sensitive topic should be organized directly.

Numerical data from questionnaires or interviews are usually summarized using systematic columns and rows in a

Effective and Ethical Communication at Work

Professionalism: Team, Meeting, Listening, Nonverbal, and Etiquette Skills

Intercultural Communication

Planning Business Messages

Organizing and Writing Business Messages

Revising Business Messages

Electronic Messages and Digital Media

Positive Messages

Negative Messages

Persuasive and Sales Messages

Report and Research Basics

Proposals, Business Plans, and Formal Business Reports

Business Presentations

The Job Search, Resumes, and Cover Letters

Interviewing and Following Up

Filters